Shourd releases song for detained hikers in Iran

AP

December 1, 2010 10:39:37 AM PST

OAKLAND, Calif. --

Freed Iran hiker Sarah Shourd of Oakland is hoping her music will help win the freedom of her two companions.Shourd launched the song titled "Piece of Time" on the Free the Iran Hikers YouTube channel. Its release coincides with the start of month 17 in captivity for Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal. Shourd wrote the song and others during her 410 days in prison. She was released in September on humanitarian grounds.